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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26
SAINT LOUIS.
Our Fair Correspondent From
The Future Great. Once
More to the Front.
A Very Nice Letter.

AS the time for the election of the
school directors, under the Drabelle
bill approaches, the agitation grows
fercer and more interesting. The main
question at issue is German or no Ger
man in the public schools. The issue
has engaged the attention Of the Col.
ored citizens, and already they have
held large and enthusiastic meeting at
which they whereased and resolved in
tones of no uncertain sound. It was in
deed a representative meeting in all re-
spects. The absence Of the profession
al politicians was CONSPICUOUS. The posi-
ton taken by the Colored citizens thus
assembled, was that the Negro schools
never having had the luxury of German
instruction given them i'll common with
the other schools of the city supported
by public taxation, it was the impera-
tive duty Of the friends aud pat
rons of the Negro schools, to face this
without equivocation by advocating the
discontinuance of German in the pub
lie schools and petition the new board
to appropriate share of the 1855, 900
thus saved for the furnishing of better
facilities for our Colored schools. It is
a patent fact that the accommodations
provided at present for our Colored
schools are poor indeed, and fall short
of meeting the necessities of the i'm
Mediate present. Thus you observe
tnat the position assumed, is indeed
praiseworthy and deserves the united
support of all Colored citizens and their
friends.
At the No. l school building, the
building having the largest attendance
of any Colored school in the city-thers
are $50 pupils. 1t is a ten room build
ing with q seating capacity of fifty pu-
pills to room. This condition of things
has not sprung up within the last nine
ty days, but has been standing fact for
nearly three years. The attention of
the proper authorities was at one time
called to the over crowded condition of
the school, A committee after
thorough investigation Recommended
to the board that two more rooms
be added at once to this building, the
recommendation was pigeon-holed, it
was alleged, for want of funds. Now,
what is true of the No. l building, is al
SO true of several other Colored schools.
Hence the action of the Colored citi-
zens in mass meeting assembled.
Speaking of this school must not omit
to mention our kindergarten attach
ment. Mrs. S. w. Topp is the director,
and under her management, this de-
partment has grown from an A. M. kim
dergarten to an A. M. and a P. M. kin
dergarten with $50 pupils belonging.
The able and efficient Mr.. A. G.. Parker
enjoys the good fortune Of having an
able and efficient corps of teachers to
assist him, and the result is that all
things work together for good. The
distinctive popularity of this school
seems to be the community of interest
in the general managemeI 1T and success
of the building. All unite in executing
the wishes and orders of the principal.
Teaching under such pleasant auspices
must certainly be a pleasure. At some
more suspicious opportunity Ishall un-
dertake to give your readers the per-
sonel Of our corps of teachers.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26

What has become Off the Mouth Piece?
The mailing clerk is very irregular and
forgetful, the last issue comes tardily to
hand. It is tardy perhaps because it is
cross, the tones of its columns are gruff
and stern, its growls are deep and por-
tentous. Before it retires somebody
is going to get hurt, such plain, uncom-
promising articles as fill it's columns are
to hit somewhere and hit hard. The
gruff and surly tone of the last issue has
o strangely humorous undertone, which
now and then comes like ripping
laughter to the surface. What does it
mean? Why does the Southern Re-
corder, ''ths advanced chnrchman,"
and so many other local sheets sprung
up in the ranks Of the A. NJ. E. church.
Standing on the outside and hearing
the ringing clash of arms and loud war
cries which sound from ecclesiastical
circles, one does not need to be
prophet to see that African Methodism
10 in the throes of a great transformation.
When such men as DR.. T.. w. Hender-
son, W. B. Derrick, Gaines, of Georgia,
r. F. Steward, DR.. Johnson, DR.. Lee,
w. R. Carson and others of equal
prominence put on tho war paint, then
it is safe to predict that something is
going to happen. But what is it? These
men are all of stern, unyielding charac-
Ger and a power in the church, the
clarion tones of their uplifted voices
] have penetrated to the remotest bounds
aof the church and have awakened
sscores of minor echoes. From all of
these new sheets and from all of these
men, we can only hear sentiments that
are lofty and loyal, they are; however,
STRANGE because of their terrible earn.
estness The Recorder stands like a
giant and /, ITS fearless voice and
mighty arm, it is plain to see that it is
the organ of the ge. eeral church and can
not DO moved. .....
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26

We have received the first number of
new monthly magazine, entitled Wo-
mans Work. It IS published in Athens,
Ga, by T. l.. Mitchell and is edited by
Mrs. Ella R. Tennent The subscrip-
ton is only fifty cents per year, and
taking the copy now before us as sam
pie, is well worth four times the money,
as it contains variety of excellent or
iginal and selected articles on a wide
range of subjects. We heartily recon-
mend the magazine to our readers.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26
Y. M. s. G. So1ree.

1.-The days may come, and the days
may go,
But go on forever"
So sang the little brooklet as it mean
dered slowly along it's course, making
music in its tranquil flow. Had the
wishes Of those who attended the de-
ligtful soirae given by the Young Mems
Social Club on last Tuesday evening, at
G.. A. r. hall, corner of Third and Ex-
change streets been consulted; like the
little brook, they would have gone on
with the entertainment forever. The
entertainments Of this club are always
very pleasant ones. but the one of last
Tuesday evening was exceptionally de-
lightful. The hall was not to large, but
just large enough, and the merry party
just flied the hall. Prof. Robt. Bruce and
his admirable orchestra were strung up
to just the right pitch and everything
twas just to lovely for anything" The
'sdies wore handsome street toilets as a
rul4., though some of them enhanced
their ,.,eauty with most becoming party
costumes. The gentlemen were dressed
"a usual t;ar such occasions, and We'd
with each other in making things pleas
ant for their guests. and right royalty
they succeeded. From the opening
waltz until the familiar strains Of Home
Sweet Home foated on the air Joy was
unconfned- All voted the entertain
ment the most enjoyable the "boys"
have given this year. There were pres
emit: Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Murray, Mr..
and Mrs. M. D. Psttis, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Bell. Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Howard,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Smith; Mesdames
Gertie Milton. Cora Henderson, Misses
Ella B. Smith, Mary p. Godett. Ednah
Mason, Maggie Fogg, Bertha Heathcock,
Lulu and Nellie GrisWold, Dodie Roe,
Lizzie Geddy, Cora and Florence
French, Alice Lawrence, Rena Brad.
berry, Frances Lewis, Alice johnson
Lizzie Roach, Jennie and Cora Napier
of Minneapolis; Messrs. G. ii. Bush, T.
F. De Lyons, Willie Francis, g. a. Lett
T. McDaniels, w. II. Brown, o. D. How.
ard. Richard Manning, T. H. Griswold
G. a. Mason, John Luca, James Dover
Chas. Fogg, Thos. King, Neil Boice
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26
Excelsior Club Parry.

Northwest College Hall was the scene
of one of the delightful. entertainments
of the Excelsior Literalsv and Social
Club on last Wednesday nis vht, AID at
tractsd fairly large attenda wee, lne
guests were little late in gathe4 ting out
from the time the incompatible 1scar
Thomas announced the beginning of &c
program until the wee sma hours the
enjoyment did not lag, and when the
strains of the last waltz died on the
morning air the delighted devotees of
terpsechore reluctantly departed for
their homes The managers of the af-
fair deserve much credit for the admir-
able manner in which it was conducted
throughout. The ladies' present were
looking their sweetest and the gentle
men were as handsome and gallant as
usual. Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. G. L. Britton, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. w. Weaver, Mr.. and Mrs. w. n,
Dornell, Mr.. and Mrs. j, Waddels, Mr..
and Mrs. A. I. DornelI, Mr.. and Mrs.
a.. Buckner, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Chan
#cellor, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Graham. Mr..
and Mrs. Chas: Hamilton, of st. Paul,
Mesdames II. Turner, Chas. Gatewood,
Oliver Morgan, Nora Moore, G. T. Lucas
Nancy Pembroke, Z. Mack; Misses Ma
nile Samuel, Ada Moore. Matte Thomp-
son, Carrie Young, Lizzie Trent, Dottie
Moorehead, of Chicago, Florence and
Fannie johnson; Messrs. "A. g. Phnmer
Jas: Fiske, J. F. Murdoch, Spencer
Smith, w. Heard, John Shelton,. Of
Washington, d. c., Chas. JOHNSON.
Frank Carter, Sherley Tyler, B. a. lew.
is, Will Young, Chas. Brodie, JAS.
Thomas, Adolph Percy, Richard jack
son, Geo. Brady, f. q. Wilson, +. Jeff.
rey and j. @. Adams. The grand
march was led by Miss Florence john
son and Mr.. Oscar Thomas.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26

We are glad to note the awakening in
terest taken in the APPEAL-Yes we are
in the field as an humble champion Of
the race, and are recognized as such, as
is shown by the number of our ex-
changes, which include many of the
leading white papers of the country,
which not only seek to exchange, but,
also from our columns, frequently take
their cues in discussing the race ques-
tions.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26
ST PAUL 4 MINNEAPOLIS, llINN., NOVEMBER 26. I887

: congregation of at least two hundred
persons, this should be a successful un-
dertaking. St. Paul has now two beau
tiful church buildings, Minneapolis
should at least have one. Five thous-
and dollars would build handsome
and commodious structure, and $500
raised between now and next May
would enable the trustees to carry out
this project. Rev. Reynolds is man Of
sound judgment and tireless energy and
will succeed if the progressive people of
his city rally to his support, People of
Minneapolis go to work! it may be a
great while before you again have such
a leader and such a chance as you now
have.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26
The Color prejudice question does NJ

The Color prejudice question does not
present itself in the Northwest as it does
in other sections, True, there are fire.
quently cases where determinations on
account of color are made in hotels and
restaurants, but whenit is known that
a Civil Rights League holds several
thousand dollars in hand for the prose-
cution of such cases, injustices will soon
be things Of the past.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-26
Call For a State Convention.

FELLOW CITIZENS
Feeling deep interest in the devel-
opement of the greatstate of Minnesota
approaching the blessings of her just and
liberal laws and the kindly feeling of
her best citizens, and believing in union
there is strength, we deem it wise and
prudent that we should take some action
to advance our Industrial and civil
rights vouchsafed to us by the constitu-
ton of the United States and the stat
utes of this commonwealth. Recent de-
velopements have demonstrated the
fact that there is a disposition on the
part of some to abridge the rights guar
anteed by the CONSTITUTE on and the laws
of this state. Therefore, we the Color
ed citizens of st. Paul, in mass meeting
assembled, do hereby issue call for a
State convention to meet in the hall of
the House of Representatives in the city
Of st. Paul on Monday Dec. 5th., 1887 at
ten o'clock A. NJ. for the purpose of adj
vancing our interests in these matters,
and after due deliberation to form such
an organization as may be agreed upon
having for its object the protection Of
our rights hereinbefore stated. And,
for the purpose Of carrying out these
provisions it is hereby requested that
the Colored citizens in the several coun-
ties of the state meet and from their
number elect the number of delegate
from each county as follows:
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Rev. Reynolds and his trustees have
purchased valuable lot in Minneapolis
and expect to lay the foundation for.
their new church during the coming
month should the weather permit. With
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Ten thousand people from the South
con ID find good homes and valuable
farm, ~ our state during the coming
war rr5+s
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delegates each.
By Order Executive Com:
J. II. HICKMAN.
Nv, LucA.
PETER HARRIS.
w. III. PARKER, Sr.
7. H. LyLEs.
ALBERT MILLER.
J. H. CUNN1NaHAH.
d. A. SAUNDERS.
A. MILES.
R. Z. Gray.
f. D. PARKER, Chairman.
J. @. ADAMS, Secretary,
Room ~, Union Block.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02
Avis Items.
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING OF INTEREST
TO OUR READERS.

LITTLE OF EVERYTHING OF INTEREST
to- OUR READERS.
[ Reported for the Staunton VINDIoAToR.]
AVIS, Nov goth, 1sS7.--On last Sunday af-
ternoon the Rev. Mr. Merryman delivered
quite an able and interesting address before
the Y. NJ G. A. of Greenville. His remarks
were based on the SD verse of the 9th chap.
of Matthew. The attendance was large and
the meeting good one.
The visit paid us on the Goth by State Sec
rotary H. o. Williams and Mr.. H. M. McIiha-
ny of Staunton, was very agreeable one to
all of us. We hope to see them here again at
an early day.
Mr.. A, B. Lambert of Waynesboro, was
hunting in the neighborhood several days last
week.
Mr.. Erasmus Harris, who resides near here,
assisted in killing bear few days since in
the mountains.
MIR. John Glenn has moved into his new
house, which is indeed nice one. Messrs
Fitch & Keiser did the painting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taliaferro paid visit to
Richmond few weeks since.
Mr. Nikirk is visiting at Mr.. Jno. Shinders
Mr.. w. J. Schindel, of the neighborhood
has returned after spending the summer in
Kansas.
The freight on the Shenandoah Valley is
very heavy, and more trains have been put on
the road,
Tbreshino clover seed is now the order of
the day The crop here IS small enc.
majority of the farmers are still holding
their baled hay.
Most of the wheat is looking we'll,
The corn crop has been gathered and is a
good one. x.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02
Lexington 8 Mysterious Murder.

The unusually quiet town of Lexington
was shocked Sunday evening by the an
nouncement that Prof. W. j. View. a men,
Der of the V. M. I. band, and one of the
leading musicians of that town, had Oeen
murdered in cold blood. Prof. View had
been drinking for some time past. and was
last seen alive at 1880 O'Clock Saturday
night. His body was found at 80 O'Clock
Sunday by a small colored boy, in sink
hole on the outskirts of the town. He was
still alive when found, but died before as
sistance could reach him. His skull had
been mashed in with sharp rock and his
face so badly mutilated that it was hard
to recognize him. He was identified by
his uniform. Rocks with blood spattered
all over them. a breastpin and other I'M
portant clues have been discovered by the
police. Jennie Brown, a notorious color
ed woman, who was arrested as an acceS-
sorry to the crime and is suspected of the
/ murder, was taken to view the corpse in
, the presence of the jury in the Mayor IS
| court on Monday. She showed an utter
| indifference to her surroundings. The
breastpin found on the scene Of the crime
was hers. Several additional arrests have
| been made since, including two negro men
and woman, and the evidence, while not
conclusive. is sufficiently strong, it is
thought to convict at least Che woman,
Jennie Brown. The motive of the crime
was money. as View had been seen with a
we'll filled pocket book.
The coroner's jury i'll the case on Tues
day returned the following verdict 1.-THE
jury sworn to inquire how and by what
means the said W. G. J. Wev came to his
death, upon their oaths do say that W. G.
j. Wev came to his death by blow with
a stone IL the hands of Jennie Brown land
that Harry Brown. Charles Morriss and
Mag johnson we're accessories to the muir.
der -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02
The Heads of the Minstrel Profession.

On Saturday night, Dec. Sd, the people
of Staunton will have an opportunity of
witnessing the Thatcher, Primrose and
West Minstrel troupe on its winter tour.
They bring with Shem forty men and the
new custom of having only the four end
men BACKED while the rest of the company
appears in white faces. The costuming
is said to be equal to that of any theatre
Cal company in the country. The Balti-
more american" says of the opening
week there:
Thatcher, Primrose and West Combination
opened their weeks entertainment yesterday
afternoon at Ford's before crowded house.
In the morning their parade through tho
strsefs attracted much attention They
marched through the principal streets and
around the Battle Monument, the band play
ing the 'Star-Spangled Banner and other
! patriotic airs. At night Ford's was packed
from pit to dome. On every floor many peo-
pie stood because no seats could be had. The
performance throughout was very fine. A
novel effect was peodIcea at the opening by
raising series OF curtains, one after apothsE,
painted in gorgeous colors, among which were
large representations of dazzling peaoooks
tails. A pleasing departure was IN the COS
tunes OF the performers When the curtain
rose the four end-men only, hed black faces.
They wore such magnificent suits on ,itae1
side, two in yellow, one in blue and one in
claret celored shining stuff, that ones mind
went back to the glorious days of Loui; XIV.
The rest were attir d in the same eplendid
outfits, but of blue and had white faces. All
wore white wigs. ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02
toric name the present membership is en-

toric name the present membership is en-
deavoriug to perpetnate.
From this time forward the baud con
tinued In the performance Of its various
duties, and to share the hardships anG
few pleasures incident to the stern neces
stiles of war, until the battle SCARED flag
was reverently and forever furled a,
Appomattox.
After the surrender the boys turned
their longing eyes towards the SUBMITS Of
| the grand old blue mountains. just over
whose western slope-nestling at the foot
of Betsy Bell was the Mecca of all theil
hopes-Home.
During the days of reconstruction the
band rested somewhat inactive, their old
war worn lnstruments-w by special
order of Gen. Grant they were permitted
to bring home-being in such delapida-
ted condition that they were totally unfit
for use, but the old longings for music soon
aroused the boys to devise ways and
means to purchase a new set, which by
their characteristic energy and liberaiity
was soon accomplished. Having now
settled down; with energies directed to-
wards the rebuilding their lost fortunes:
ragged and penniless. the battle OF hfe
was begun over again, Notwithstanding
the almost insurmountable difficulties
confronting them, every one by dint OF
energy and pluck soon obtained remuner-
alive employment and became useful and
honored citizens.
Struggling on for time under many
discouragments the band finally began to
find new and valuable accessions which
enabled it to improve rapidly until it sue
ceeded in securing its present popular and
honored director, Prof. F. r. Webb, to
whose efforts in great measure the
band owes its present high grade of pro-
ficieDcy. Prof. W. is the accomplished
and noted musical director of the Virginia
Female Institute.
The band now numbers thirty members
cations of this country.
1t has just received new and elegant
uniform which is considered the finest and
most handsome in the South.
1t would seem superfluous to say that
we are proud of the old Ssonewall; we
take pride in it, not alone because of its
illustrious history, but because of the men
themselves; it is body of gentlemen Of
high social attachments, and in it's ranks
are some Of our most enterprising mer-
chants and business men, and-because no
organization has done more for the ad-
vancement Of the city's interest
1t is the duty, and we know it will be
the pleasure of our people. to render every
assistance necessary to perpetuate and
nobly sustain the old StoneWalI.